Occabot is the third studio album by American shoegaze band The Stargazer Lilies. It was released on November 1, 2019, by Casa del Puente Discos. The album was recorded and mixed by John Cep at his home studio in Winter Haven, Florida.
The album's sound has been described as a blend of shoegaze, dream pop, and psych rock. The lyrics explore themes of space, time, and the occult.
Track listing:
- Magenta Sunrise
- Monsters of Your Thought
- Foreverless
- Blows My Mind
- Living Work of Art
- Dizzying Heights
- Let's Kill Time
- Icarus Sun
Personnel:
- John Cep - vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards
- Kim Field - vocals, keyboards
Additional musicians:
- Mike Polizze - drums (tracks 1, 3, 5, 7)
- Chris Forcier - bass (tracks 2, 4, 6, 8)
Artwork:
- John Cep
Critical reception:
The album was met with positive reviews from critics. Pitchfork Media gave the album a 7.5 out of 10 rating, saying that it was "a lush and dreamy album that is sure to please fans of shoegaze and dream pop." AllMusic gave the album a 4 out of 5 star rating, saying that it was "a beautifully crafted and executed album that is sure to stand the test of time."
Commercial performance:
The album peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.
| Genre: Rock. |
| Sub-Genre: Alternative / Psychedelic / Shoegaze. |
| Catalog No: RACU36. |
| Type: Digipack. |